Plasma Center Nurse - LPN

Takeda•Waterloo, IA

5d•$24 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supports plasma center operations and donor care. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. It operates under the Plasma Center Manager’s operational guidance and the Center Physician’s medical management, while following BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and supporting center-level environmental, health, and safety activities. The role requires familiarity with plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations and completion of FDA-approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialists. The position is based in Waterloo, Iowa, and is listed as part-time. It offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and an hourly wage range of $24.30–$33.44, with the actual offer depending on factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program meeting state requirements.
Current LPN or LVN license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Fulfill the basic IV therapy requirements in the state of licensure.
Satisfactorily complete FDA-approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialists.
Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Determine donor eligibility, including managing informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions at the facility and follow applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs) for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when providing unacceptable findings to donors or seeking guidance on medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
Support employee Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs, as applicable.
Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation by occupational health or an emergency room is required; refer to Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with local pandemic threats as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Provide center-level support for environmental, health, and safety activities.